Matching a modified vee Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 SC 2010 against a deep vee Tracker Tournament V-18 2009 means you're likely deciding between two genuinely different on-water experiences. Hull type shapes everything from ride quality and fuel burn to dock handling and resale trajectory.
On paper these two are close siblings in the size department — Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 SC 2010 at 18,3 ft versus Tracker Tournament V-18 2009 at 18,0 ft. Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Tracker Tournament V-18 2009 tips the scales at 1 152 lbs — 1 074 lbs less than the Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 SC 2010 at 78 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Tracker Tournament V-18 2009 has a 60-hp advantage over the Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 SC 2010's 90-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 SC 2010 is rated for 7 passengers, while the Tracker Tournament V-18 2009 caps at 5. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 SC 2010 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Tracker GRIZZLY 1860 SC 2010 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 7 passengers and at 18,3 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Tracker Tournament V-18 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 5 that costs less to run day-to-day.